p. 12-13
What are the two major groups of criminal offenses?(p.13)
Felonies and misdemeanors
What is the division of power between the three branches?(p.15)
Separation of powers.
How many amendments were in the Bill of Rights?(p.17)
10;the first ten
True or false? When congress passes a federal statute, it does not affect people in every state. (p.20)
False. It does affect every state.
An agreement or contract between countries.(p.26)
treaty
Civil law is person vs. ?(p.13)
Person
What does “beyond a reasonable doubt” mean? (p.14)
If the jury has a reasonable doubts about the defendant's guilt
What is another name for the legislative branch?(p.16)
Congress
True or false? The legislative branch is the only one that passes criminal laws. (p.21)
False.
When someone asks a higher court to change the result of the trial.(p.26)
appeals
Criminal law is person vs. ? (p.13)
Government
Which branch includes the president and federal agencies? (p.15)
Executive branch
Who is allowed to veto a law passed by congress?(p.16)
The president of the U.S.A.
True or false? Many of the laws that affect you are made by government agencies.(p.23)
True
What is usually held before issuing processing regulation.(p.25)
Public hearings
When a civil case is taking place, what is the person or persons being harmed called?(p.13)
Plaintiff
How long ago was the U.S. Constitution drafted? (p.15)
More than 200 years
What is the most common reason for a change in the constitution?(p.18)
To extend rights
How many questions need to be asked when drafting a law?(p.23)
6
What administration did congress establish to regulate health and safety in jobs?(p.24)
(OSHA) occupational safety and health administration
What is an example of something being legal but not morally right? (p.12)
We all have the right to the first amendment(freedom of speech) but it is not moral to say cruel or not nice things to others for no particular reason. (abortion, marijuana)
What amendment protects a citizen against double jeopardy?(p.14)
5th amendment
Who proposed the 27th amendment?(p.18)
James Madison
What state does not have two-house legislature?(p.20)
Nebraska
When one country asks another to surrender a suspect or convicted criminal is…(p.27)
Extradition